Unit 3 - Infection Prevention and Control Flashcards

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What are the 6 types of pathogens that make up infectious diseases?

A
  1. viruses
  2. bacteria
  3. fungi
  4. protozoa
  5. Ricketts
  6. parasites
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2
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What are the 4 pathogen entry sites

A

direct- handling the lesion site itself

indirect- handling materials that are contaminated by those fluids

airbourne- coughing

vector- mosquito

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3
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What are the diseases of concern

A
  • herpes
  • meningitis
  • tuberculosis
  • hepatitis
  • HIV/AIDS
  • severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
  • Influenza
  • methicillin-resistant staphlycoccus
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